Emergency Management Regional Coordinator

the South Dakota State Government•Mitchell, SD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management protects South Dakotans and their property from the effects of natural, manmade, and technological disasters. To fulfill this charge, we recognize the four phases of emergency management: Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation. These four phases have various programs and planning steps associated with them. As a member of the Response branch, the regional coordinator has the exciting and challenging role of responding to emergency or disaster immediately following the incident. Their role at these incidents is to support and provide guidance to the local jurisdiction, evaluate the situation and determine the proper state response, coordinate response and recovery activities with other state and volunteer agencies, and assist with the jurisdictional recovery from the event to include the restoration of essential infrastructure and government essential functions. This position has the fulfilling role of providing information and technical advice to local and state officials concerning emergency and disaster programs and planning to ensure compliance with all programs related to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The regional coordinator provides guidance to state and local officials with the implementation of emergency and disaster contingency plans and procedures, response and recovery activities, damage assessment, hazardous materials, administrative procedures, and local emergency operations plans. This position further acts as a liaison between the Office of Emergency Management and local, tribal, state, and Federal agencies to ensure a functional emergency management program by promoting the Office of Emergency Management, its programs, and its initiatives. The position also oversees and monitors grant requirements related to the Local Emergency Management Performance Grant which is administered by members of the Response Branch. Monitoring involves basic financial tracking, review, and verification as well as task and activity verification. The regional coordinator is also responsible for completing special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of emergency management programs.
Knowledge of incident command.
Knowledge of disaster and emergency planning.
Knowledge of emergency resources and procedures.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and rules as they relate to emergency management.
Knowledge of functions of an emergency management agency.
Knowledge of government processes and operations.
Knowledge of grammar usage and mechanics related to business writing and editing.
Knowledge of computer applications- Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong computer skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Be highly motivated and self-starting.
Ability to deploy and work away from home for up to a week at a time.
Ability to be adaptable to an ever changing environment.
Ability to be a good communicator among a wide variety of groups.
Ability to remain composed during stressful situations.
Ability to provide conflict management between individuals.
Ability to develop others through mentoring.
Ability to influence others to support office initiatives.
Ability to actively seek out information to learn more about an issue or event.
Ability to show initiative toward completing assignments and goals.
Ability to analyze problems and make sound recommendations.
Ability to build relationships that may someday assist or support the Office.
Must apply online.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree in a related field or combined experience of at least 5 years is preferred.
Ideal candidate is a good communicator, self-starter and a team player, and can work with limited supervision while positively promoting Office programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency or disaster immediately following the incident.
Support and provide guidance to the local jurisdiction.
Evaluate the situation and determine the proper state response.
Coordinate response and recovery activities with other state and volunteer agencies.
Assist with the jurisdictional recovery from the event to include the restoration of essential infrastructure and government essential functions.
Provide information and technical advice to local and state officials concerning emergency and disaster programs and planning.
Provide guidance to state and local officials with the implementation of emergency and disaster contingency plans and procedures, response and recovery activities, damage assessment, hazardous materials, administrative procedures, and local emergency operations plans.
Act as a liaison between the Office of Emergency Management and local, tribal, state, and Federal agencies.
Oversee and monitor grant requirements related to the Local Emergency Management Performance Grant.
Complete special projects as assigned.